EDITION 4
How to Overcome mum-Guilt as a Working Mother with a Baby
Being a working mum can often feel like walking a tightrope. It means constantly juggling your career aspirations while also wanting to be fully present for your little one. According to Positive Psychology News, many working mothers find themselves grappling with a heavy sense of guilt.
From Ragdoll to Bengal: World’s Most Luxurious Cat Breeds
From Ragdoll to Bengal: World's Most Luxurious Cat Breeds Imagine walking into a room where...
The Family-Friendly Guide to Choosing the Right Strimmer
The Family-Friendly Guide to Choosing the Right Strimmer Maintaining a neat and tidy garden is a...
How to Turn Your Wedding Hashtag Into a Beautiful Printed Keepsake
Transform your wedding hashtag into a stunning printed keepsake that captures your special day. Discover creative ideas and tips to cherish forever!
A Week in the Life of: JMW Head of Family Law: Elspeth Kinder
“I love that back-to-school feeling that comes in September! Monday is my first day back after the most incredible two weeks on a fly drive around California with my boys. We enjoyed e-biking in San Francisco, hiking in Yosemite, sunset at Pismo, and kayaking in Morro Bay. But now it’s back to reality, with 34 eager trainee solicitors to spend 2 days with on their induction to JMW.”
Interview with Shayne Ward & Sophie Austin
“…going away and not seeing my daughter or my newborn son, it was very tough!.”– Shayne Ward
Quick and Easy Blow-dry Tips
Nicola Wood is a leading entrepreneur, hair professional, and founder of Hair Made Easi, the trailblazing brand synonymous with innovation of high-quality hair tools and products.
Navigating Divorce: Essential Tips to Support Your Children
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally turbulent time for all involved, especially for children who may struggle to understand and cope with the changes happening in their family dynamics. As a family lawyer at JMW, I’ve witness firsthand how parents sometimes struggle to navigate their children through these changes. However, I’ve also seen how parents can make a significant difference by providing the right support and guidance. Here are some tips to help parents navigate divorce while prioritizing their children’s wellbeing:
GET CLOSER TO DINOSAURS THAN EVER BEFORE AT JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION!
JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION We were lucky enough to be invited down for a special preview of Jurassic World:The Exhibition at the Trafford Centre which following its worldwide success came roaring into Manchester this week, and it did not disappoint! We were...
Russell Kane & Lindsey Kane
“IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT COUPLES IN SOCIETY DO, IF THEY AGREE TO ROLLING AROUND IN THEIR HIPPY BED, LETTING THEIR BABY SUCK ON THEIR T**S UNTIL YOU’RE BOTH 60, IF THAT’S WHAT YOU WANT – NO ONE SHOULD JUDGE ANYONE, I JUST THINK IT’S REALLY IMPORTANT TO AGREE ON HOW YOU WANT TO RAISE YOUR KID BEFOREHAND.”
On Reflection with Jenny Powell
Jenny Powell is one of Britain’s best-loved presenters, bursting into the scene at only 16 years old. The inspiring Mum of two, already had a jam-packed career spanning almost a decade by the time she gave birth to her eldest daughter.
Despite the turmoil in her personal life and adjusting to being a single mum of two, Jenny threw herself into the challenge of live TV and she tells of how having to flip that switch professionally helped her cope mentally.
10 Alternative ways you can level up your performance
Gaining optimum performance in all areas of our life is surely a goal that many of us are all trying to achieve?
Who doesn’t want to look better, feel better physically and mentally, perform better (in all areas!) and have a stronger mindset?
I absolutely do.
SURVIVING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS BY SARIE TAYLOR
Sarie Taylor shares her advice for surviving the summer holiday juggle!
Family Friendly Holidays: School Holiday Getaway Inspo
Family Friendly Holiday Inspiration to suit every budget during the school holidays from the team at BROOD Magazine
Alberts BookShelf Event
Our friends over at Alberts Shed, Danny Miller and Nigel Clucas are hosting their 1st Summer Event this weekend. Details attached…
No more years of hurt!
This issue of BROOD comes during one of the most exciting international football tournaments, the Euros. For so many of us it’s a time to look forward to, a time of hope – the eternal hope that so many of us have – and a time to go out and enjoy ourselves. But for those living in refuges for survivors of domestic abuse, just the sound of the Euros might mean switching the TV off.
Father’s Day GifT Guide
IF YOU’RE READING BROOD THEN YOU’RE MOST LIKELY TO HAVE A MILLION AND ONE THINGS ON YOUR TO-DO LIST, SO WE’VE PUT TOGETHER A FANTASTIC GIFT GUIDE TO GIVE YOU SOME INSPIRATION AND HOPEFULLY SAVE YOU SOME TIME WHEN DECIDING WHAT TO BUY FOR FATHER’S DAY; WHICH FALLS ON SUNDAY 16TH JUNE THIS YEAR – JUST IN CASE YOU NEED TO MAKE A NOTE OF IT IN YOUR DIARY!
WE’VE ROUNDED UP ALL OF THE BEST FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR THE SUPER DAD IN YOUR LIFE, WHETHER YOU’RE TREATING YOUR DAD, OR FATHER-IN-LAW, OR BUYING SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOUR OTHER HALF.
The ultimate (and actually achievable) skincare routine
If the thought of ‘another thing’ to do sends you into entrepreneurial/parental spasms – you’re not alone. Typically when I see the words ‘Ultimate Skincare Routine’ I think, ‘great, here’s something else to make me feel like I’m not on top of everything’ – am I right?
My advice is different. I promise.
And to put your mind at rest I’m a professionally qualified skin aesthetician who works with an award winning micro-biologist recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in the science of reversing ageing.
A letter to myself: Lisa Morton, business owner and mum of 2
When you run your own business alongside raising your brood, there can be many times where you feel guilty for ‘neglecting’ your children.